Oldie But Goodie: Shiny Hair

I was at our shore house last weekend and pulled out a bottle of Frederic Fekkai Salon Glaze ($28).

During the summer, when it is really humid, sometimes I like to avoid conditioner which weighs my hair down and results in an elongated blow dry time during which my husband taps his fingers at the bathroom door and asks me every two minutes, "How much longer?"

But I still need some form of hydration so my hair doesn't blow dry to a frizzy mess. I go straight from shampoo, slather this glaze through my hair, wait about a minute (I think you are supposed to wait longer - but who has more than an extra minute?), and then rinse out.

It is light, so my blow dry is quick - but even better - my highlights always appear brighter and blonder than ever after using this. I love rediscovering products!

You Can Never Have Too Much Bumble

I love Bumble and Bumble’s brand new Color Minded Shampoo ($29) and Conditioner ($32). So much so, I begged them for my own personal super-size supply.
They pulled it out of their salon and sent it to me. There is something about this shampoo and conditioner that hydrates but also preserves my highlights and draws the light to them. Now I can slather it on my hair without worrying about how much I use.

Sun-shiny hair is mine for the whole summer, thanks to Bumble! I also have it in the little travel size too!

Hot Sun, White Skin

My husband looked at my skin the other day and said your skin is so white, usually it gets so freckly during the summer. I gave him a big kiss – not only because he noticed my skin, but also, I was so excited! My routine this summer is simple.



On beach days, I wake up and put on Skinceuticals Physical Fusion SPF 50 ($30/$64). It has a little bit of a tint which evens out my skin tone. I use this in the morning while I run errands – bike to the local coffee place and the farmers market, run the kids to the park, etc.

Pre-beach I use Skinceuticals SPF 45 in a tube ($37). For some reason, this is the best sunscreen I have ever used to prevent sunburn on the face.

At night, I keep M-61 Perfect Cleanse ($26) in the shower to scrub off all of the beach sunscreen and sand.

Then I use M-61 Vitablast C ($92). There is something about the Vitamin C, the Vitamin E, and the gallic acid (an antioxidant acid found in blueberries and flaxseeds) that is keeping the freckling off my skin. It looks so white and clear this summer!


When I was a kid, I used to strive for the baby oil face tan. Oh how priorities change...

Seven Sunscreens I Can't Live Without

Skinceuticals SPF 45 ($37) - Thick and effective this is THE ONLY sunscreen I will wear to the beach, to play tennis, or to my kids’ soccer game. My kids know that they are required to wear this also. We do not burn when we slather this on. The texture is a little thick, but it works!

Hampton Sun Spray SPF 70 or SPF 55 ($32) - We are all a little lazy – so for legs – I let my kids use this sheer, non oily spray.

Trish McEvoy Spf 40 ($45) or Chanel SPF 50*  ($52) - My sheer, pre-makeup weekday sunscreens, I put this on and then apply primer and foundation. Tinted moisturizers go on beautifully without streak.
*At Select Bluemercury Stores

Skinceuticals Fusion SPF 50 ($64) - in Limited Edition Super Size 125 ml. Pre-beach, on the weekends, or in the morning if I am out running errands, I quickly apply this and run out the door. A hint of tint evens out skin tone.

Not to be missed: the NEW! Kiehl's Men’s Facial Fuel UV Guard SPF 50+ ($34) - Sheer and with a hint of menthol – this is perfect for your significant other or husband. So easy to apply with a nice, light texture and manly scent!

Sun Care Client Favorites

St. Tropez Gradual Tan Every Day Body Lotion ($30)

St. Tropez Tan Applicator Mitt ($6)

Hampton Sun After Sun Moisturizer ($30)

Hampton Sun Sunless Tanning Gel ($32)

Dermalogica Solar Defense Booster SPF 50 ($48)

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Golden Perfection Tinted Self-Tanning Gelee for Body ($28.50)

Four La Mer Products I Can't Live Without

1. The Regenerating Serum ($260) -  A light hydrating serum which goes beautifully over my nightly vitamin c serum dose. I use this year round when I feel like I need an extra pre-bedtime boost of hydration and renewal.

2. The Eye Concentrate ($165) - Silky, satiny, smooth and hydrating. What else could you want? This is our new staff and client favorite. I have these fine dry lines around my eyes that disappear when I slather this on!

3. The Cleansing Fluid ($65) - I just pulled this out again. This is my go to heavy sunscreen remover. I will not go to the beach, biking, or to play tennis in this heat without a thick SPF 45 or 50 on my skin. My kids tease me - I put so much on my face sometimes looks white. I love this oil-based cleanser. It cuts through all the grease and grime and removes all of the titanium dioxide sunscreen residue.


4. The Body Creme ($220) -  This luscious tub of body cream sits on my counter waiting to treat my bare dry legs. Post shower, pre-night out, I love how my legs and arms look satiny and smooth.

Get Jennifer Lawrence’s Hunger Games Look

I saw the Hunger Games with my husband last weekend and I must admit, I couldn’t stop thinking about the makeup (of course!). The makeup in every scene was spectacular, especially Katniss Everdeen’s. Hunger Games makeup artist Ve Neill was a genius at making her look strong, noble and virtuous. One of my favorites was the scene where she was first presented to the Capital audience. The strong eye, blissfully peach cheeks and lavender lip were unbelievable. Emma, our fabulous district manager and makeup artist extraordinaire, has shown me how to get this look. Bobbi Brown’s Fresh Melon Pot Rouge is the perfect sweet, innocent coral cheek. This is my new spring cheek!

For the lip, we love Bobbi Brown’s Cocoa Lip Liner 
with Lilac Pearl Brightening Lip Gloss.

This makeup scene is up there with the greats—Meg Ryan’s berry lips in “Proof of Life” and Melanie Laurent’s red lips in “Inglorious Basterds.” Only I would see a movie and obsess about the makeup!

On My Desk Right Now

I returned to my desk after two weeks of traveling to find a bunch of goodies! Some are in our stores now, some are coming out in the next couple of months. I have such a fun job!

NEW!

1. Dr. Dennis Gross

Alpha Beta Glow Pad for Body $45

A body exfoliant and self-tanner in one. I am going home tonight to try this on my bare white legs!

NEW!
2. Laura Mercier
LIMITED EDITION Coppery Glow Veil $35
A creamy cheek bronzer that I am putting straight into my purse.





COMING SOON!
3. Hampton Sun
NEW! Hydrating Aloe Continuous Mist $28 and SPF 70 Continuous Mist sunscreen for kids $32
Who says it needs to be for kids?





COMING SOON! 
4. Darphin
The Nourishing Satin Oil $45 is a light dry oil perfect for legs before going out. The Nourishing and Firming Velvet Cream $70 is a heavenly body lotion that is not oily at all. My new favorite luxurious body products!




 

NEW!
5. Clinique
Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Lotion SPF 20 $44.50
An oil-free brightening lotion plus SPF—I am going to try this under makeup tomorrow morning.







COMING SOON! 
6. Ren
Clarifying Toning Lotion $28
An exfoliating lotion with Willow Bark, Lactic Acid, and Glycolic Acid—perfect for refreshing the skin after a long day.





 
NEW!
7. Laura Mercier
Crème Color Lip Print $20
Creamy lip colors. These are going home with me tonight!